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Active Shortage

ACT RISPERIDONE

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of ACT RISPERIDONE in Canada?

Yes. ACT RISPERIDONE 2MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 11, 2018).

Why is ACT RISPERIDONE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ACT RISPERIDONE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2MG
Report last updated2018-10-11
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

PRO-RISPERIDONE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

0.25MG · DIN 02312700

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-RISPERIDONE

APOTEX INC

2.0MG · DIN 02282143

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-RISPERIDON

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

3.0MG · DIN 02359839

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-RISPERIDONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

4MG · DIN 02264234

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RISPERIDONE

SANIS HEALTH INC

0.25MG · DIN 02356880

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-RISPERIDONE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

1MG · DIN 02283581

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02282615

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RISPERIDONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-11

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.